MARKHAM, ON - Traveling to the first of two OCAA regional events scheduled for this regular season, the Durham Lords women's rugby team started their campaign off strong with two statement wins, defeating the host Seneca Sting 40-5 and the Fleming Knights 33-7 on Saturday afternoon.

In their season opening match versus Fleming, Durham saw four different players register a try in the big win. Returning veteran Glory Ezeude (Vaughan, ON), along with newcomers Shay Morris (Ajax, ON) and Emma Nagy (Brooklin, ON) each scored a single marker. Meanwhile, former Ontario Tech Ridgebacks women's lacrosse athlete Sam Gates (Uxbridge, ON) showed off her athletic prowess and versatility in leading the Lords with two tries and three converts. Morris also added a convert to round out the scoring for DC in their first game of the day.

Next, challenging the regional host team from Seneca, it was first-year back Danika Johnston (Courtice, ON) who shined for the green and gold, scoring three tries. Ezeude once again found the try zone for a single score, as well as OUA rugby veteran Heather Bews (Whitby, ON) and Gates once again. Gates also successfully kicked another five converts.

Durham will next play host to the OCAA as they welcome teams for the second regional event at Thomnpson Rugby Park on Saturday Oct. 16. A full schedule of the day is set to be released at a later date.  
 

QUICK LOOK AT THE LORDS

Overall Record: 2-0 (W-L)
Conference Record: 2-0

Next match: Saturday, Oct. 16 vs. OCAA Regional #2 (Thompson Rugby Park)
 
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